Protect yourself from hepatitis

Cirrhosis can be caused by infectious conditions, such as hepatitis B and C. Hepatitis B and C can be caught through having unprotected sex or by sharing needles to inject drugs.

Using a condom when having sex will help you avoid the risk of getting hepatitis, as will avoiding injecting drugs.

Anyone who's at risk of getting hepatitis B, such as police officers and social care workers, can be protected by being vaccinated against the condition. There's currently no vaccine for hepatitis C.

People born in areas of the world where hepatitis B and C are widespread, such as parts of south Asia and Africa, need to be screened for hepatitis as early treatment can help prevent the onset of cirrhosis.